1. If you have a new BMW S1000RR...sooner or later .. probably sooner, you're gonna need a radar detector mount. The good news is.. we just learned that the TECHMOUNT S1000RR Euro Radar Detector Mount is in production and should be available in about 4 weeks. The Techmount 55mm "Euro" mount is impressive even by my anal standards. They will offer these in both silver or black anodized finishes. The Euro Mount system is designed to clamp onto the top of the S1000RR fork tubes for an unobtrusive look and unobstructed view of all your dash functions.You can mount the unit on either the left or right hand sides (or both) giving you install flexibility. Another cool feature... as the mount has two ball bearings, you can adjust both the height and angle of the platform to your sick, demented needs. Install is chimp easy with no mods or engineering diploma needed. Kits include velcro and tools.This is the mount I use on my 1098. You'll also be able to get these from the friendly people at Pirates' Lair! Price will be around $80.US

2. Yes.. it seems like virtually all the new news I have this month is about the S1000RR.... Don't shoot the messenger.. I'm just informing. With that said.. . Woodcraft just released a chit-load of BMW S1000RR racing parts including some rearsets. Woodcraft has always been known to me as a racer friendly brand and they put out some great products although not the classiest or sexiest visually..

3. The bad-ass looking Remus Titanium HyperCone Slip-On for the S1000RR is now available in the US.

4. If you are thinking about an oil change for your BMW K1200S... you're gonna need an oil filter. If you don't have a dealer handy, like me... NAPAOnline.com offers one of their Powersports filters that'll work perfectly... Cost is $17.US If this link doesn't work... Go to their web site and type in the part number... Part Number: PFI PS7936

5. Performance exhaust specialist BOS has developed a MotoGP style slip-on silencer for BMW’s 193bhp S1000RR superbike. Like all BOS exhaust systems, the S1000RR silencer features a removable dB eater, which can be left in place for road use or removed for maximum power gains and a ‘full sport’ sound when on track. I love the look.

6. For a very well done How-To Install Lite Buddys on a K1300S.. Click Here..

7. BMW S1000RR Tech Spec Tank Protector Kits are now available in 3 piece kits..Both sides of the tank and a center tank protector. If I had the new bike.. this would be the first accessory I'd add.

8. Japan's Sato Racing will have a rearset kit available for the .. yes.. you guessed it,... S1000RR in May. Here's kinda what they'll look like...Sweet!! Feel the chub.

9. Jay Leno Rides/Discusses The "S1000RR"!! This is a fun clip! Jay Leno first discussing the "RR" with two of the crew at Long Beach BMW. But the 2nd half of the video is amazing, watching (and listening to Leno) ride the "RR" thru the streets of L.A. Some nice footage riding thru the streets of L.A. (and the freeway). He has some interesting dialogue talking into the mic while riding - but then, he's Jay Leno! This might be the best example/advertisement yet for BMW as a motorcycle to ride other than the track vs. what one of the tech's said at the beginning of the vid. Thx, Miles.

10. I don't know about you, but IMHO nothing goes together better than good lookin' babes and motorcycles.. except perhaps a bottle of warm AstroGlide, twins in cheerleader outfits, and Quaaludes..Woohoo!!.. er.. where was I?.. O, yea... Check out this waaay cool photo shoot from VisorDown.com .. Leslie Porterfield meets BMW S1000RR! Who the f@#* is Leslie Porterfield? .. She's the world's fastest woman on two wheels. A Bonneville salt flats heroine.

11. It's not pretty but if you're looking for an option for mounting a PDA, GPS, or radar detector on a S1000RR... Verholen has come up with something that looks well.. I'll let you be the judge. "Sleek" isn't exactly the adjective I'd use but it sure looks functional.

12. Fresh out of the oven from the Motorcycle.com website... 2010 BMW K1300S vs Honda VFR1200F Shootout

13. MRA has recently introduced a double bubble racing screen for the BMW S1000RR in clear, smoke grey, blue, and shadow line black. The screens aren’t shippable from MRA yet, but should be released soon. Price has not been announced.

14. Barcelona-based PUIG has launched the new Z-Racing screen for the best BMW sport bike yet: the S1000RR. The windscreen is made of 3mm High Impact acrylic, which is one of the best grades of acrylic and provides strength and flexibility to the screen. The new Z-Racing design has been tested on the Virtual Wind Tunnel and offers a great improvement on aerodynamics (12.2% better than OEM) and a better wind protection. It uses the stock hardware and does not need any modification. Moreover, the screen follows the OEM design at the bottom on the ram in-take. Price is under $100.

1. Welcome, my friends to the 200HP club! Honestly, I never thought I'd live to see the day. New to our menu...Remus S1000RR HexaCone Titanium Full Exhaust Perfected on the race tracks of Europe.. witness the bad-ass Remus Titanium HexaCone Full System for the king of superbikes...the BMW S1000RR. Stock bike just doesn't rock your world? Tired of low flying aircraft showing you their ass? Have a small penis and need to compensate? or just want to be all you can be? Whatever the reason.. we got you covered. The benefits of the Remus Ti HexaCone full system are: Ultra Lightweight... Deep Sound... High quality materials.. Godlike power.. The S1000RR Remus HexaCone full exhaust system is available in full Titanium only. While the header and canister are titanium, the canister comes with a Carbon Fiber end cap. Sweet. All mounting hardware is included. Bike does NOT retain heat shield. Sweet. The Remus HexaCone does eliminate the catalytic converter. Your O2 sensor will now plug into your new Titanium header. Dyno Chart..Click Here So.. what's in your wallet? Price to your door is a lofty $2195.US... Mo better!

2. 2002-2005 K1200GT Owners: Thinking about installing one of our DDM HID kits on your bike?? Of course you are. Here's some news that might influence your purchase. Your bikes use a H7 Low beam and H3 High beam. While the DDM H7 HID install is virtually plug-n-play with zero problems.. the DDM H3 kit for your high beam is not due to the weird oem adapter on these bikes. Can it be done? Absolutely, but not without a few mods. I mention this as on virtually every other motorcycle that we've seen, the kits are almost plug-n-play. Consider yourself informed.

BTW... A lot of customers call us asking if they should convert BOTH their high and low beams to HID. My personal opinion after speaking with numerous riders is to replace only the low beam at first. Try that and if it's not enough light for you.. then spend the bucks and upgrade the high. Virtually everyone (except the off-roading guys) tell me that converting your low beam only is plenty bright for most mortals. So it is written. So let it be done.

3. We now have the new BMW S1000RR Throttlemeister In Stock. We offer them in a textured black or silver. If I had the new bike.. this would be the first accessory I'd add.

4. We now have the new 3 piece Tech Spec Tank Protector Kits In Stock for the BMW S1000RR. If I had the new bike.. this would be the second accessory I'd add.

5. The bad-ass looking Remus Titanium HyperCone Slip-Ons for the S1000RR is now available in the US.. and we have them on our menu.

6. We just added the Two Brothers Racing BMW S1000RR V.A.L.E.™ Slip-On Exhaust System to our menu... We offer 3 canisters... Aluminum, Carbon Fiber, and Titanium. These should be available any day now..

7. If you are like me, your generic factory clutch and brake levers simply don't fit your hands properly or as well as they could and.. they look like crap. The manufacturers have to design them with a " one-size fits all" approach, but that doesn't mean you have to live with it. We just got word from the importer that we can start selling Synto Levers for our BMW S1000RR customers. The German made levers are top quality by anyone's standards with exacting specifications and tolerances for a smooth crisp feel with no slop as found on cheaper aftermarket levers. Fully adjustable 6 positions You can even adjust these on the fly! 6 colors to choose from for levers and adjusting wheel. Silver, Gold, Blue, Black, Red, & Titanium. Mix and match! Individual replacement parts are available. You deserve the best... or do you?

8. Once again, Pirates' Lair is forced to complete what BMW's designers failed to do.. and without their astronomical pay.We just added S1000RR Frame Caps by R & G Racing to our menu. This easy to install 2 piece frame cap kit (both left and right side) plugs those fugly unfinished holes leaving your bike with a more finished appearance. Install is chimp easy. Sold in pairs only. Honestly.. can you live with those ugly holes? Fits the BMW S1000RR Only.

9. Evoluzione will re-introduce the K1200S/K1300S Billet Aluminum Slave Clutch Kits to the market within the next 4 weeks and we will have them. They will fit the k1200s ('05/'08), k1200r ('06/'08), k1200r-sport ('07/'08), k1200gt ('06/'08) The clutch slave cylinder is not only a beautiful addition to the bike but a functional one as well. It has been designed to reduce effort at the lever while providing much smoother clutch engagement.

10. "They like me.. they really like me.." Check out the full page review of our R1200GS Stealth Backrest in the May 2010 Issue of Rider Magazine! and Amber didn't even have to blow anybody!! Cool.

11. As per the blurb in the top section...Pirates' Lair is again carrying the entire line of Staintune Exhaust Systems. It looks like now we can get them faster than most dealers by ordering directly from Staintune in Australia. Unlike everyone else, our prices include USPS Priority shipping in the USA. We ship internationally! International customers will be notified of shipping options and availability prior to purchase.

12. Here's one for the K1200RS and early GT owners... As of 4/6/2010 we now carry the Ilmberger Carbon Fiber K1200RS / K1200GT Hugger. We get a lot of requests for these so .. what the hell. Protect your bike from flying debris and add a little flash with this German import. FYI.. Ilmberger products are the highest quality carbon fiber we have found. This Ilmberger hugger will fit all K1200RS's and 2002-05 K1200GT's no matter what wheel size. Price is $288.US

13. Looking for a way to mount a radar detector on your BMW S1000RR, Ducati, or Aprilia? a GPS? Cell phone? Toll transponder? XM Radio? We now have Techmount™ Euro Mounts on the menu. IMHO.. they are sleek, stylish, and amazingly attractive unlike virtually everything else on the market. You won't be ashamed to have it on your bike. This is the mount I have on my Ducati 1098.

The design is impressive even by my anal standards. We will offer these in both silver or black anodized finishes. You can mount the unit on either the left or right hand sides (or both) giving you install flexibility. The Euro Mount system is designed to clamp onto the top of the fork tubes on European sport bikes for an unobtrusive look and unobstructed view of all your dash functions. Another cool feature... as the mount has two ball bearings, you can adjust both the height and angle of the platform to your demented needs. Install is chimp easy with no mods or engineering diploma needed. Kits include velcro and tools. Kits should be available by mid-May. They are currently in production.

How-To-Survive On A Motorcycle

We have (4) new contributions this month. Woohoo!! Check out #150-153. All contributed by Sir Aaron L. Todd of Tacoma, WA. Thx, Aaron. Could our tips save your life? Dare you NOT look?

If you'd like to help others by contributing a How-To-Survive On A Motorcycle, How to Survive Deals Gap, or any How-To link.. First... check out the tips we already have and if you have something new... just send to me and if it's worthy... I'll add it.. Remember.. we're all in this together.. so shave your legs.

Pirates Lair Sacred Archives

We get a lot of requests for specific articles and/or reviews I've written in the past. Rather than fry my aging brain trying to remember where they are on our multi-thousand page website.. I have decided to list the "worthy" ones here. Most of the links are to past newsletters.. Some are to full web articles. Remember, I'm no expert on anything except perhaps cunnilingus so the opinions within the archives are only my own. Saavy?

BMW How-To Section

We have a new contribution from Robert Manucy.Thx, mate. ..Check out his How-To Install Nautilus Air Horn & Painless Fuseblock Install On BMW K1200S

Picture at right Courtesy of Sports Illustrated photographer Walter Iooss, Jr. / Model: Ms Melissa Haro